Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children by Sandra L. Pinkney; Illustrated by Myles Pinkney
	List Price:   $6.99 Unit Price:   $5.59 You Save:   $1.40 (20%) ISBN-10:   0439802512 ISBN-13:   9780439802512 Publisher:   Scholastic Inc; Cartwheel Books Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   January 2006 Pages:   24 Format:   Board Book; Paper over Boards Ages:   0 to 3
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Description/Notes
I am Black / I am Unique / I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream / and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar...Using simple poetic language and stunning photographs, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have created a remarkable book of affirmation for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of varied skin tones, hair texture, and eye color convey a strong sense of pride in a unique heritage. A joyous celebration of the rich diversity among African-Americans. Photographs and poetic text celebrate the beauty and diversity of African American children. Vibrant photographs by Myles Pinkney perfectly illustrate the extraordinary beauty of African-American boys and girls, while Sandra Pinkney's poetic text evokes a strong sense of pride. Together, this husband-and-wife team create a wonderful platform to explore and embrace the variety among African-Americans.